Thank you to California Grown for connecting me with California growers and encouraging California consumers to “Choose California Grown” when they can. 
When I go to the produce section at the grocery store, I look to see where things are from. It is important for me to buy produce that has grown here in California. I know that it was picked recently and it did not travel for a few months to get to the grocery store. If you do not see “California Grown” on the produce or don’t want to spend a lot of time looking at everything, just ask your grocery store and they will be happy to show you!
This idea of buying local has come from my mom and grandma. Anytime we see a fruit/farm stand, we stop because the produce is so fresh and picked at the right time.
Another great reason to buy local is that it keeps your money in the local economy and keeps the family-owned businesses thriving during a difficult economic time.
Now, I was sent some asparagus as a way to promote California Grown produce. I decided to do Beer Battered Asparagus with a lemon dipping sauce. I had made this recipe before and I thought this would be an easy, yummy recipe to share!!!
Beer Battered Asparagus with a Lemon Herbed Dipping Sauce
-Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
- Pinch salt
*You can substitute the herbs for what you prefer. Also, I used dry herbs and you can use fresh.
Combine all ingredients, chill until ready to serve
-Beer Battered Asparagus
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 lemon zested (use microplaner)
- 1 cup beer
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed (make sure to wash well!!)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Now this would have been a WHOLE lot easier if I had a deep fryer but you can do it in a deep skillet with an inch or two of oil.
Make sure to heat the oil to 375 degrees. (Since I didn’t have a thermometer, I turned the flame on high and waited about 5-7 minutes. You will see the oil start to ripple)
Whisk together the flour, salt, pepper and lemon zest, until thoroughly combined. Then whisk in the beer.
Dip asparagus into the batter. Make sure to get rid of the excess batter.
Fry until golden brown. Line a cookie sheet with paper towels and put in the oven at 200 degrees to keep warm.
(From Food Network, slightly adapted)
Go to the California Grown website to see recipes, pictures and videos from local growers!!
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This looks so good!!! I’ll try it soon!!!
Try it and let me know how you liked it!!
Oh my gosh. I am so making those with the asparagus that’s in my fridge. YUM!
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It’s so yummy! My husband really enjoyed it, I think the beer makes it
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Asparagus is one of my favorite green vegetables, never thought of beer batter though. It does seem delicious! Must try it out soon.
One of my favorites too! Beer batter is good on anything!
This looks delicious! I’m going to have to try it!
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It really is sooooo delicious!!
I forget which restaurant I was just at, but we had this for appetizers and its wonderful! SO GOOD, and eve slightly healthy (yes Mom, I’m eating my veggies).
Well, now I can make it at home! Thanks!
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I have never seen it in a restaurant!! Let me know when you try it
These were awesome!!!!
Thank you!! I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
Do you trim the asparagus? Some people even will peel the ends down, and was curious if you preferred anyway of prep when frying. Thanks
I did trim the asparagus. What I do is, bend the asparagus near the end and wait for it to break. Or you can just cut the ends to whatever you prefer. Thanks!
Thank u for promoting California produce!
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Made this tonight! It was amazing! Thanks for the recipe!
Glad you enjoyed!
Found this on Pinterest and made it on New Year’s Eve. Amazing! I don’t usually fry things so I wasn’t too confident on how it would turn outbut it was great!
One thing I did need about a half cup more beer to get the right consistency for the batter.
This looks wonderful! I imagine that these would be delightfully crisp, a wonderful appetizer!
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It would make an amazing appetizer!
I use beer batter all the time Have made beer batter fried chicken ,shrimp ,green beands and aspargus try on other things you will love
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UMMMMMMMM! Sounds great! I use beer batter on my morels in the spring. Come to think of it…………when asparagus is up……the mushrooms are up also! Thanks!
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Just made this to serve with tri tip – it was amazing! We eat this at an upscale restaurant here in our town and I have to say that this was just as good…if not better!